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Christmas cake

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Christmas cake is a traditional fruitcake served during the Christmas holidays in England. Here is a simple recipe for a classic Christmas cake, which can…

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Recipe from วณิพก, Lookruk, Tvcccp and 1 other contributors (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Christmas cake is a typical British dessert, often enjoyed during the Christmas holidays. The following recipe is a traditional, easy-to-make version. However, the fruit-soaking process can take time to achieve the desired flavour.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time4 hr
  • Resting24 hr
  • Total28 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$14.39 $1.80 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

8 people
  • $0.54
  • $3.21
  • $1.17
  • $3.21
  • $2.02
  • $1.40
  • $0.12
  • $0.26
  • $0.26
  • $1.10
  • $1.10

Prices from US supermarkets for 8 of 11 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Combine all the fruits in a large bowl. ≈ 4 min
  2. Add the alcoholic solution and mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator.
  4. In a bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, and salt, and beat until smooth. ≈ 4 min
  5. Add the almonds and almond syrup, then mix well. ≈ 4 min
  6. Sift the flour and spices together, then add them to the mixture, beating until a smooth dough forms. ≈ 4 min
  7. Place the dough with the fruit in a cake pan and cover with parchment paper. ≈ 3 min
  8. Bake at 140 °C (275 °F, Gas mark 1) for at least 4 hours, up to 5 hours depending on the oven.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  10. The cake should be stored in an airtight container for at least 4 months. ≈ 3 min
  11. Traditionally, the cake is made on the first Sunday of Advent and “fed” with alcohol (brandy or kirsch) every 2 to 3 days until Christmas. ≈ 3 min

The bill

Christmas cake

  • 400 g of candied grapes$0.54
  • 400 g of candied strawberries, cut into quarters$3.21
  • Zante currant lingot, 200 g$1.17
  • Strawberry wine, 200 ml$3.21
  • Kirsch (or rum) 50 ml$2.02
  • Medium-sized eggs, 4$1.40
  • 300 g of brown sugar$0.12
  • Whole wheat flour, 100 g$0.26
  • 200 g of all-purpose flour$0.26
  • Shaved almonds, 100 g$1.10
  • Almond syrup, 2 tablespoons$1.10

Total$14.39

that's $1.80 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 600 g of currant nuggets
  • 400 g of candied grapes
  • 400 g of candied strawberries, cut into quarters
  • Zante currant lingot, 200 g
  • 100 g of candied fruit skin extract
  • Strawberry wine, 200 ml
  • 100 ml of brandy
  • Kirsch (or rum) 50 ml
  • Medium-sized eggs, 4
  • 300 g unsalted butter
  • 300 g of brown sugar
  • Whole wheat flour, 100 g
  • 200 g of all-purpose flour
  • Shaved almonds, 100 g
  • Spices, 2 tablespoons
  • Almond syrup, 2 tablespoons

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